Ministry Executive

Kalle Laanet

Minister of Defence

The Minister of Defence is responsible for the organization of national defence in the Republic of Estonia. He heads the Ministry of Defence and is responsible on governing national defence and any issues that may pertain to it.

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Kusti Salm

Permanent Secretary

He creates the basic environment and transparent process for the fulfillment of national defence strategic goals, organizational development and economic parameters, all through efficient and open communication. He gives directions and guidelines to the undersecretaries, personnel department and the head of strategic communications as well as ministry advisors. He coordinates the activities of state agencies administered by the Ministry.

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Tuuli Duneton

Undersecretary for Defence Policy

The Undersecretary for Defence Policy coordinates the policy planning department, international co-operation department as well as NATO and the European Union department.

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Tiina Uudeberg

Undersecretary for Defence Planning

The Undersecretary for Defence Planning coordinates the work of Defence Planning department and Defence Investments department.

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Lauri Abel

Undersecretary for Defence Readiness

The Undersecretary for Defence Readiness coordinates the work of Defence Readiness department and the Defence Service department.

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Margit Gross

Undersecretary for Legal and Administrative Affairs

The Undersecretary for Legal and Administrative Affairs coordinates the legal department, security and administration department, records department and the cyber policy department.

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